Glutathione injections – The health and wellness-boosting power of this “master antioxidant”
Glutathione is a uniquely powerful antioxidant. In fact, it is known as a “master antioxidant” because it is the most abundant substance of its kind in the body, and it has the distinction of recycling or “recharging” other antioxidants. These substances help with oxidative stress, a process that has been linked to cell aging and diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and other chronic diseases. Given glutathione’s unique power, it is a welcome addition to our vast range of aesthetic and wellness services in Baldwin, New York.
How does Aesthetic & Wellness MD use glutathione?
Many health-boosting vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients can be administered as injections. These substances are introduced directly into your bloodstream or into the muscle tissue under the skin. By replenishing their “supply” in your body, we can treat deficiencies that cause a wide range of symptoms. These symptoms can affect organs, systems, and tissues throughout your body. When injected, glutathione can improve your energy levels, skin health, immune function, and more.
Could I benefit from glutathione injections?
Possibly, but our medical professionals will not know for sure if glutathione therapy is right for you until after we have completed a thorough medical evaluation and discussed your wellness goals with you. Your levels of glutathione in the body can be depleted by numerous factors, including:
- The natural aging process, as its production and “recycling” ability steadily wanes with age
- Exposure to pollutants, chemicals, heavy metals, and other toxins
- Poorly-managed and chronic stress (distress)
- Excessive alcohol use
- Poor sleep quality
- A lack of nutrients like selenium and B vitamins in your diet
- Use of certain medications
- Chronic inflammation
- Comorbidities, such as diabetes
- Overtraining
What happens when my body is deficient in glutathione?
As a master antioxidant, glutathione deficiency puts you at risk of oxidative stress-related changes. You may notice that you’re constantly tired, despite getting plenty of rest. You may be “slow on the uptake” and no longer have the mental clarity or focus that you once did. Glutathione deficiency is also associated with frequent illnesses, recurrent infections, poor recovery from illness, joint/body aches, poor sleep, and skin issues (premature signs of aging, such as wrinkles and laxity).
What does treatment entail?
To boost your glutathione levels, we disinfect the injection site. We then inject a predetermined dose of glutathione based on your weight, tolerance, goals, and overall needs. Afterward, gentle pressure is applied, and the site is cleansed. Since all of our injectable supplements and medications are administered by licensed medical professionals in a medical setting, treatment is very safe. The risk of side effects is rare, and you can return to your normal activities after your appointment because it is a no-downtime procedure.
Is this a one-time treatment?
Because glutathione is administered by injection, it provides quick-acting results and maximum absorption and effectiveness. They bypass the digestive system. So, unlike oral supplements, glutathione therapies at our med spa do not break down during digestion. That said, the effects of all supplements eventually wear off. Our medical professionals at Aesthetic & Wellness MD can help you establish a healthy glutathione injection routine that aligns with your wellness goals and individual needs.
Your best health and well-being await – call (516) 315-8478 to schedule your consultation at our office in Baldwin, NY, today.
